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BTS' RM and V tease K-pop boy band's return after being discharged from South Korean military

RM and V are the latest members of BTS to finish their mandatory military service.

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K-pop stars RM and V of BTS complete their mandatory service in South Korean military

K-pop superstars RM and V are the latest members of BTS to be discharged from South Korea’s military after fulfilling their mandatory service

The Independent UK

Excitement builds among BTS fans for band’s reunion after military service

K-pop group’s debut anniversary celebrations have taken on a special significance this year

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A moment that changed me: I was shy and cared too much what people thought of me. Then a group of K-pop fans came into my life

From the moment I discovered Korean pop music in my 20s, I was hooked. But it took going to meet other fans to help me find my self-confidence – and my tribe

The Guardian - UK

Australian Fashion Week Insider Reveals The BTS Drama You’re Not Seeing On The Runway

From MAFS brides snubbing each other to influencers ending up in the second row, here's all the drama going down at AFW.

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J-Hope Unveils BTS 'Growing Pains' While Making Solo Music, Serving Military

J-Hope reflects on his solo music journey and BTS' growth during military service ahead of their 2025 reunion.

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J-Hope teases BTS reunion

J-Hope has teased BTS will reunite as soon as all seven members' military service is over.

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BTS Footage Might’ve Spoiled A Major Euphoria Season 3 Storyline & It’s Truly My Nightmare

Cassie, when was this?

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Trump’s tariffs: What’s the real cost to music and how come K-Pop is weathering the storm?

When cash dries up, musical luxuries such as streaming services and gig tickets are among the first to feel the bite

MusicRadar

The lore of ‘lore’ – how fandoms created an online phenomenon from an Old English word

The term “lore” has, well, a whole lot of lore. Now essential online slang, the word can be traced back to Old English, where it referred primarily to learning, as in the act of teaching or being taught.

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‘It’s ended up being nothing to no one’: can K-pop overcome crisis?

It looked destined to take over the world. But after misfiring albums, a legal drama involving bright hopes NewJeans and with domestic fans getting bored, the South Korean music industry is nervous

The Guardian - UK

Japanese Woman Summoned For Allegedly Kissing BTS Member

South Korean police summon Japanese woman for allegedly kissing BTS member Jin without consent at a free hug event. Investigation ongoing.

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Japanese woman wanted by police over kissing BTS member without consent

Incident took place at a fan meet and greet event in Seoul last year

The Independent UK

J-hope links up with Miguel for new song Sweet Dreams

J-hope and Miguel have linked up on the new song 'Sweet Dreams'.

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K-pop giant HYBE teams up with Ryan Tedder to find the next BTS

K-pop powerhouse HYBE and songwriter to the stars Ryan Tedder are forming a new boy band.

Latin Times

Rieul Kim, South Korean Designer in Charge of Dressing BTS, Found Dead

The discovery of the designer's body and a chilling message on his Instagram account could indicate that it was a suicide.

MusicRadar

Donald Trump’s tariffs appear to be benefitting an unexpected industry: K-Pop

With looming trade wars on the horizon, investors see the music industry as a safe bet

The Guardian - AU

Going for a song: investors flee to K-pop as safe haven amid Trump’s tariff war

Shares in South Korea’s entertainment groups soar as steel tariffs combine with a Blackpink world tour and BTS revival to supercharge their appeal

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“Daddy”: Jonathan Bailey’s Muscles Stun People After ‘Wicked’ Behind-The-Scenes Photo Goes Viral

Jonathan Bailey's arms caused quite the flurry of reactions in a released BTS photo from 'Wicked.' The post “Daddy”: Jonathan Bailey’s Muscles Stun People After ‘Wicked’ Behind-The-Scenes Photo Goes Viral first appeared on Bored Panda.

Evening Standard

Ateez, Stray Kids and Aespa: why 2025 will be another huge year for K-pop in London

BTS and Blackpink may be about to stage a comeback, while Ateez, Stray Kids and Aespa are all playing London this year

The Conversation

This K-pop band just made US Billboard history. Here’s how Stray Kids conquered the music world

A South Korean boy band you’ve probably never heard of recently made history by becoming the first act to debut at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 with each of its first six album chart entries. You read that right – the American Billboard charts.

The Independent UK

BTS member J-Hope announces solo tour in North America and Asia

South Korean rapper’s tour starts in February

The Independent UK

BTS member J-Hope announces first solo tour after completing military service

BTS member J-Hope will embark on his first solo tour next month

The Conversation

Squid Game’s second season is the latest instalment of Korean culture’s economic success story – so what’s the secret?

The first season of Squid Game, the Netflix dystopian drama about the perils of capitalism and extreme wealth disparity in South Korea, was a huge hit. And now, the much-anticipated second series does not appear to have disappointed either.

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BTS star J-Hope to release new music in March

J-Hope has new music on the way in March as well as a world tour on the horizon.

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